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is there a more precise version of classic soldering "helping hands" tool?
sokoloff:
I'm pretty happy with this purchase from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099JGZFL9/
mwb1100:
--- Quote from: JBeale on April 03, 2023, 03:04:42 pm ---Thank you very much for pointing out the Stickvise product. I had never seen that before, but it looks very good and a much better tool in several ways than what I have now, so I will give it a try.
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I had never seen it before either. It looks to be one of those things where "simpler is better" takes hold - so I ordered one too.
As the guy who designed it says:
--- Quote ---I went through many design iterations before arriving at my final design. Every part was carefully examined and the question was asked: Is this necessary? Why have two shafts when you only need one? Why have a base plate when the vise always sits on a table? Why use heavy duty clamps just to hold a PCB?
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--- Quote ---Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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rstofer:
--- Quote from: jlo on April 03, 2023, 07:30:51 am ---I have one of these at home: https://omnifixo.com/
Can recommend :)
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Thanks for the link, I just ordered one.
aeberbach:
--- Quote from: rstofer on April 03, 2023, 11:41:22 pm ---
--- Quote from: jlo on April 03, 2023, 07:30:51 am ---I have one of these at home: https://omnifixo.com/
Can recommend :)
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Thanks for the link, I just ordered one.
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Me too - the helping hands device I have for the panavise has far too much kickback to position wires prior to soldering.
ebastler:
--- Quote from: HighVoltage on April 03, 2023, 09:30:38 am ---I have been using the Bernstein Vice in many different shapes for many years.
To me, they are the best choice
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I have had one of these for > 30 years. I like many things about it -- very stable, and the large ball joint is very satisfying to adjust and lock.
What I have found limiting quite often is that you cannot bring the vise down to the level of your workbench (assuming that the base is clamped to the benchtop). The vise always stays at least 15 cm above bench level, which can be inconvenient and un-ergonomic for some work.
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